Lancashire County Council
Dolphinlee House Home for Older People
Care home in Lancaster, Lancashire
Operated by Lancashire County Council
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Dolphinlee House Home for Older People is a care home run by Lancashire County Council, providing residential and nursing care for older people. The home has 46 registered beds and is located in Lancaster, Lancashire.
The Care Quality Commission rated Dolphinlee House Home for Older People as Good overall in 2023. It was rated Good for safety, effectiveness, caring and leadership, and Requires Improvement for responsiveness.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 August 2023 · Last inspected 14 July 2023
Inspectors found that people at Dolphinlee House felt safe and spoke well of the care and of the staff who support them. Medicines handling, risk monitoring and staffing had improved since the last inspection, and people were supported to make their own choices with as little restriction as possible. Records used to assess capacity and consent were not always completed accurately, and inspectors have recommended the provider address this.
- Medicines are managed safely by trained staff, who give them as prescribed.
- Recruitment checks cover all staff, including agency workers, and there are enough staff to meet people's needs.
- Training records show relevant training is completed, and referrals to other health services are made when needed.
- People enjoy their food and their dietary needs are being met.
- Documentation used to establish people's capacity to make decisions and to record consent is not consistently completed accurately.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 600 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
307 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
What Lancashire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Dolphinlee House Home for Older People is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lancaster
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Lancashire County Council
Dolphinlee House Home for Older People is one of 20 homes run by Lancashire County Council on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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